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MS HB496
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Beginning with the 2018-2019 school year, school districts must collect annual body mass index (BMI) percentile by age for each student in kindergarten and even-numbered grades through grade 10.
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Schools must provide BMI percentile information to parents along with an explanation of the BMI percentile, benefits of physical activity, benefits of proper nutrition, and resources promoting healthy lifestyles.
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Parents may refuse to have their child's BMI percentile assessed and reported by providing a written refusal to the school.
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Students in grades 11 and 12 are exempt from the requirement to measure and report their BMI percentile.
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The State Board of Education shall provide resources, training, and technical assistance to school districts on collecting and disseminating BMI percentile information, which schools must treat as private student records.
Legislative Description
Body mass index (BMI); require schools to collect for certain students and provide to parents with an explanation.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018